Oklahoma

Canadian

154,405
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Canadian

Canadian, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 7,158. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 154,405.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Darlington Agency Fight, Fort Reno Area Skirmish, and 25 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020154,405
2010115,541
200087,697
199074,409
198056,452
197032,245
196024,727
195025,644
194027,329
193028,115
192022,288
191023,501
190015,981
18907,158
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Canadian

Military engagements that took place in Canadian, Oklahoma.

Darlington Agency Fight
1874
Fort Reno Area Skirmish
1874

Historic places in Canadian

National Register of Historic Places listings in Canadian, Oklahoma.

Lassen, Henry, House
El Reno
Canadian County Jail
El Reno
Darlington Agency Site
El Reno
Fort Reno
El Reno
El Reno High School
El Reno
McGranahan Portion of the Chisholm Trail Roadbed
Yukon
Southern Hotel
El Reno
El Reno Hotel
El Reno
Avant's Cities Service Station
El Reno
Yukon Public Library
Yukon
Red Cross Canteen
El Reno
El Reno Municipal Swimming Pool Bath House
El Reno
Bridgeport Hill Service Station
Geary
Jackson Conoco Service Station
El Reno
Czech Hall
Yukon
Rock Island Depot
El Reno
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Frequently asked about Canadian

When does Canadian first appear in the US census?
Canadian, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 7,158.
What is the population of Canadian?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Canadian had a recorded population of 154,405.
Were any battles fought in Canadian?
2 documented military engagements took place in Canadian, including Darlington Agency Fight, Fort Reno Area Skirmish.
How many historic places are in Canadian?
25 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Canadian, Oklahoma.
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